Meta makes U-turn on bricked Meta Quest headsets

Meta Replacing Quest Headsets Bricked by Buggy Software Update
Initially, some with older Quest devices were told they were out of luck because the gadgets were out of warranty. But Meta appears to have reversed course there, according to Reddit posts.
Meta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets
Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets, the company announced. The company originally upset customers by not only releasing a faulty update,
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Meta promises fix for software update that bricked Quest 2, 3, and 3S headsets
Meta is working to fix a faulty software update that bricked many Quest headsets. It has also offered to fix out-of-warranty headsets that were left unresponsive.
Meta Offers Free Quest 3S Replacement Following Software Update That Bricked Some Headsets
One of the worst things to happen on Christmas morning is downloading updates and charging batteries. Undoubtedly even worse though is downloading an update that then bricks your device before you can even use it.
Meta makes U-turn on bricked Meta Quest headsets after backlash
A recent software update resulted in a significant number of bricked Meta Quest headsets, with Meta initially shrugging and
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Meta’s ‘software update issue’ has been breaking Quest headsets for weeks
Meta says it’s working on an update to address ‘bricked’ Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets, but it isn’t available yet.
Meta Quest Headsets Unresponsive? Update Issue Fixed for Most - Contact Support if Yet Affected!
Facing Issues with Your Meta Quest Headset? Meta Says A Software Update Issue Is to Blame. Most Users Fixed, Contact Support If Still Affected!
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